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Man's beaded vest with star and target designs and red paisley lining / Unknown

Curatorial Remarks

This vest was likely used for powwows, and it has influence from Anglo-Americans in the style of clothing. Vests and shirts in general are examples of the manner in which American Indian people negotiated their relationships with Anglo-Americans while strongly identifying as Indian.

Tags: beaded, vest
People: Possibly Cheyenne or Sioux
Places: Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: domestic use, ceremonial use, formal attire

From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology

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Title(s): 
Man's beaded vest with star and target designs and red paisley lining
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American; possibly Cheyenne or Sioux
Date: 
circa 1890
Materials/Techniques: 
hide, glass, cotton
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
84.2389
Department: 
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